Steampunk Icosahedron Sculpture

A project in New Orleans, LA by Michael Montgomery
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A large outdoor steampunk mathematical sculpture
Backers: 14
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35

Funded: $488 of $400
Dates: Jan 1st -> Jan 26th (25 days)
Project By: Michael Montgomery
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Latest News

Thank you Backers

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I have acquired all the materials I need to build the icosahedron and will be building the structure over the next several weeks.  I will continue to post updates and photos.  Thanks again.  (Read More)

Buckminster Fuller

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
There as been a lot of discussion and some confusion over the shape of our sculpture verse the shape made popular by Buckminster Fuller with his Geodesic Domes and the Buckyball.   The icosahedron is one of the five regular polyhedrons with each... (Read More)

Requested Icosahedron history

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Many have been asking me, "Mike, what is the history of the regular polyhedron, the icosahedron?" well here are some interesting facts. The icosahedron is one of five possible regular polyhedrons, tetrahedron, octahedron, hexahedron, dodecahedron and... (Read More)

Geometric Properties of my icosahedron

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Many people, I assume, have been wondering about the geometric properties and measurements of my icosahedron sculpture.  Here are some: edge length = 24 inches Geometric properties: Volume = 30160 cubic inches Surface area = 4988 square inches Face... (Read More)

A new nickname for my icosahedron sculpture

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all my supporters.  It has been suggested to me that a new nickname for the icosahedron sculpture should be the D20.  Cool idea but I am still partial to icosahedron.   (Read More)

Reached our goal in two days !

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all my early backers.  We have reached the financial goal in less than two days. I shall keep everyone up to date on the progress of the sculpture and will of course supply photos of the progress.  Thanks again. mike  (Read More)

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